A Guide to Wood Preservation
This online engineering PDH course will establish, through the course document, the different methods of wood preservation and the benefits and requirements of each treatment type.
Many commonly used wood species can deteriorate if they are exposed to conditions that support growth of wood-degrading organisms. Wood products can be protected from the attack of decay fungi, harmful insects, or marine borers by applying chemical preservatives. Preservative treatments greatly increase the life of wood structures, which consequently reduce replacement costs and allow more efficient use of forest resources. Some preservatives are more effective than others, and some are more adaptable to certain use requirements.
This 3 PDH online course is applicable to structural, civil, materials, and construction engineers as well as other whose job description may require a comprehensive knowledge of wood as an engineering material.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Familiarizing with wood preservatives
- Learning about wood treatments
- Understanding preservative effectiveness
- Knowing the different methods of preservatives’ application
- Understanding preservatives effects on the environment
- Learning about recycling and disposal of treated wood
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